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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Essex County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
8,262Searchable applications
17Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 7,039 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeCC/TEN/30/12/LB

    Conservation stone repairs to main entrance portico, including; modifications to rendered pilasters, parapet wall, surface treatments, repairs to entrance steps and incorporating stone drainage channel to assist with rainwater discharge.

    Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree, CO111AD

    Received 7 Aug 2012
  2. Decision MadeCC/COL/09/17

    The retention of 2 classbases for a temporary period until 31 August 2022 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/05/12.

    St. Georges Infant School, Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RW

    Received 28 Feb 2017
  3. Decision MadeESS/32/18/TEN/16/10

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/32/18/TEN that was for the "Installation and use of a washing plant for the recycling of non-hazardous and inert wastes, the use of a crusher, the installation of a weighbridge office and relocation of a weighbridge together with associated access onto the highway"

    Land At Martells's Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex CO7 7RU

    Received 5 Jul 2023
  4. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/39/02

    Details pursuant to condition 39 (Noise Monitoring results July 2025) of planning permission ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”

    Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 17 Jul 2025
  5. Application WithdrawnCC/EPF/14/06

    To provide new fencing to each boundary. Erection of new 1.8m high gates to entrance to Chigwell Road, plus 1.8m high fence inside existing 1.2m high fence to Chigwell Road. Replacemetn of fencing to embankments to M11

    Land off Chigwell Road to the rear of West Hatch Primary School,Chigwell Road,Chigwell,IG7 5BT

    Received 16 Jan 2006
  6. Decision MadeCC/BTE/30/18/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 – Written scheme of investigation – CC/BTE/30/18 (Creation of a flood storage area, earth bund up to 1m in height and associated minor works).

    The area of open space east of Forest Road and north of Yew Close, Witham

    Received 11 Jan 2019
  7. Decision MadeCC/EPF/09/14

    The continued use of two temporary classbases for a period until 31 August 2019, without complying with condition # 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/55/09

    Stapleford Abbotts Cp School, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1EJ

    Received 27 Jan 2014
  8. Decision MadeESS/52/17/COL/28/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL that was for “Review of Mineral Planning Permissions and Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/52/17/COL that was for “Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 6 (Dry Silo Mortar Plant Operating hours) of planning permission ESS/23/14/COL granted for “Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel etc” to extend the weekday DSM plant operational hours from 20:00 hours to 22:00 hours”

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren lane, Stanway Colchester C03 0NN

    Received 29 May 2019
  9. Decision MadeCC/CPT/94/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit ) of approved permission CC/CPT/05/97 to read 'this permission shall expire on 31 July 2007'

    Westwood Primary School,Beresford Close,Hadleigh,Benfleet,SS7 2SU

    Received 14 Jun 2002
  10. Decision MadeCC/BTE/126/00

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to application CC/BTE/34/99 to allow retention of one relocatable building until 31 December 2005

    Richard De Clare Primary School,Parsonage Street,Halstead,CO9 2JT

    Received 22 Dec 2000
  11. Decision MadeESS/16/13/TEN/17/1

    Proposed development of a new waste management facility, with associated change of use of land. The facility comprises erection of a building for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste, together with ancillary development including dual weighbridge, weighbridge kiosk, office and staff welfare building, fire water holding tank and pumphouse, electricity substation, infiltration basin to manage surface waters and pipework, package sewage treatment plant, vehicle wash system, staff car parking, vehicle hardstanding, fencing, landscaping, formation of accesses to site and associated works.

    Land adjacent to A120, A120 North, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SL

    Received 31 Oct 2013
  12. Decision MadeCC/COL/161/01

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved application CC/COL/113/01 to allow retention of ten relocatable classrooms until 7 April 2002

    St George's Infants School,Barrington Rd,Colchester,CO2 7RW

    Received 8 Nov 2001
  13. Decision MadeESS/34/24/TEN/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 (CEMP: Biodiversity) of planning permission ESS/34/24/TEN that was for the Ardleigh landfill gas recovery scheme land at Martells Quarry Slough Lane Ardleigh Essex CO7 7RU

    Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU

    Received 27 Aug 2025
  14. Decision MadeESS/145/20/BTE/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 (Proprietary Treatment Feature Details) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/145/20/BTE (Construction and operation of a waste recycling facility comprising a standalone recycling building, static recycling plant, storage bays and associated plant and equipment, office and welfare building, weighbridge, parking, fencing, lighting, landscaping, overnight HGV parking and new vehicular access)

    Plot 7, Phoenix Road, Haverhill Business Park, Haverhill, Haverhill Business Park, CB9 7AE

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/92/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit ) of approved permission CC/BAS/08/97 to read 'this permission shall expire on 15 July 2007'

    Lee Chapel County Primary School,The Knares,Basildon,SS16 5RU

    Received 11 Jun 2002
  16. Decision MadeESS/64/02/TEN/SO

    Screening Opinion: Construction of Reed Beds

    Walton-on-the-Naze WwTW,Walton-on-the-Naze

    Received 2 Dec 2002
  17. Decision MadeESS/21/17/MAL/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 (Noise Monitoring) (ESS/21/17/MAL - Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils without compliance with condition 3 (Cessation of development by 20th May 2017), 4 (Removal of infrastructure by 20th May 2017) and 39 (Restoration of Wash Lane crossing by 20th May 2017) attached to permission ref ESS/06/16/MAL to allow an extension of time for completion of extraction of sand and gravel and site restoration by 20th May 2019).

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ

    Received 26 Sept 2017
  18. Decision MadeCC/EPF/136/04

    Retrospective application for the retention of; External early years hard play area with security fencing, Large hard play area extension, Provision of soft play area.

    High Ongar Primary School,The Street,High Ongar,Ongar,CM5 9NB

    Received 7 Dec 2004
  19. Decision MadeESS/62/02/CHL

    Variation of Condition 19 (increase height of topsoil bunds to 5m to the screen plant site) and 24 (additional temporary overburden storage bund for a period not exceeding 12 months) of permission CHL/878/91

    Blackleys Quarry, (Essex Show Ground),Great Leighs,Chelmsford,CM3 1QB

    Received 12 Nov 2002
  20. Decision MadeESS/08/16/CHL/36/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 18 ( Transport Plan); 31 (Noise Monitoring) and 36 (Dust Control Plan) of planning permission ESS/08/16/CHL that was for “Northern quarry void and plant site including the restoration of the Northern quarry void using inert materials to agriculture and nature conservation interest with new public rights of way, the installation and operation of an inert waste recycling facility in the plant site for the production of secondary aggregate followed by the restoration of the plant site to nature conservation interest and the creation of an area of biodiversity compensation habitat”.

    Land at Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 3 Feb 2020
  21. Decision MadeCC/BAS/154/06

    Improvement to existing vehicular access to provide access for disabled parking and pedestrians

    Laindon Park C P S,Church Hill,Laindon,Basildon,SS155SE

    Received 23 Nov 2006
  22. Decision MadeCC/TEN/19/23/SO

    Extension of existing Primary School (1 form entry expansion) comprising the erection of a new 2 storey teaching block with associated play area, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and alterations to existing school including erection of new canopy and other remodelling works

    Great Bentley Primary School, Plough Road, Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LD

    Received 13 Feb 2023
  23. Decision MadeCC/BAS/11/23/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy for planning application ref: CC/BAS/11/23 (New primary school and nursery)

    Land North of Dry Street, Nethermayne, Basildon

    Received 10 Jul 2024
  24. Decision MadeESS/38/14/UTT/23/1

    Permanent route of Footpaths 19/20 – Details submitted pursuant to condition 23 (footpath reinstatement), 37 (restoration) and 44 (aftercare) of application ref: ESS/38/14/UTT (Continuation of winning and working of mineral and subsequent restoration of the site through landfill)

    Elsenham Quarry, Hall Road, Elsenham, CM22 6DR

    Received 18 Mar 2019

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